Sexism

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks on the House floor, Thursday, July 23, 2020 on Capitol Hill in Washington. Ocasio-Cortez's objections to a Republican lawmaker's verbal assault on her expanded Thursday as she and other Democrats took to the House floor to demand an end to a sexist culture of “accepting violence and violent language against women.” (AP)

AOC, Democrat women call out culture of sexist slur within Congress

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s outrage over Republican Ted Yoho’s sexist slurs broadened into an extraordinary moment on the House floor

24 Jul 2020 1:26 PM

The Age Conundrum

They say age is just a number, but many middle-aged people face ageism and sexism at work and in social settings…

10 Jun 2020 8:30 PM

Chiranjeevi doing video campaigns over women’s safety

Film industry’s hypocrisy exposed!

The latest to join this band of gyaan-giving actors are Tollywood stars Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh.

07 Dec 2019 12:40 AM

Astronaut Anne McClain is accused of identity theft and improperly accessing her estranged wife's private financial records while on a sixth-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the Times said. (Photo: nasa.gov)

NASA investigates crime committed in space for first time: report

NASA investigators have contacted both women, according to the newspaper.

25 Aug 2019 10:46 AM

The nurse said, 'With all of that being said, you're 21 years old, you really need to guard and protect your character.' (Photo: Representative Image/AFP)

Woman gets 'slut-shamed' by a nurse during STD check-up

The woman wrote on Reddit that she had a one night stand with someone she had 'developed deep connections with' and had used protection.

20 Jul 2019 4:27 PM

In the interview, Phillips explains how the endless of her appearance is a source of continual frustration. (Photo: File)

Labour MP Jess Phillips talks about sexism in Parliment

'I spend my entire time here basically trying to push the parameter slightly, just trying to constantly remind people,'Don't forget women'.'

05 Jul 2019 5:39 PM

Trudeau hailed as a 'significant step toward justice' a Canadian government finding on Monday that the death of more than 1,000 aboriginal girls and women in recent decades was a national genocide. (Photo: File)

‘Women’s rights slipping, gender equality under attack’: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau

Conference opened by procession of indigenous men and women, in traditional clothing, wearing red in memory of murdered and missing girls.

04 Jun 2019 10:58 AM

Sex and sexuality still remain taboo subjects in India and young children need a safe environment to discuss these issues. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Tackling India’s sexual violence starts with sex education

There is an imminent need for sex education in India to bring about a true change in sexist attitudes and misogynistic mindsets.

17 May 2019 4:08 PM

Shreya Arora, a 21-year-old graphic design student, made six drawings and juxtaposed them with the original covers of comic book giants Marvel and DC. (Representational Image/ Marvel)

Indian artist redraws Spider-Man in a thong to highlight sexism

Images are part of a set of revamped comic book covers that aim to highlight the “sexist” depiction of superheroines.

09 Aug 2018 8:33 AM

Sid Ouared claims that he is facing discrimination because of a hairstyle that is considered appropriate for women but not men (Photo: Pixabay)

British Airways accused of sexism by worker who claims he was sacked over 'man bun'

He has accused them of terminating his contract after asking him to cut his hair since it breached uniform policy.

06 Aug 2018 7:43 PM

Social media and the sharing economy have created opportunities by leveraging online networks to build trust and remove market barriers. (Photo: Pixabay)

Social media algorithms discriminating against women: study

When algorithms were turned loose on this exclusive network of ultra-engaging individuals, women's visibility plunged.

22 Apr 2018 2:56 PM

Research suggests that it could mean that women in stereotypically 'female' jobs appear more feminine with cosmetics on their face.

Study finds female bosses who wear more makeup perceived as worse leaders

Members of both sexes perceive ladies as better leaders if they are bare faced.

10 Mar 2018 4:14 PM

Some people attending Paris Fashion Week worried the move could infringe on artistic freedom (Photo: AFP)

France takes steps to end sexist stereotypes in advertisements

Broadcasters and advertisers will submit a report on their efforts to fight sexism and will face sanctions for any ads deemed "excessive."

06 Mar 2018 8:34 PM

Jyoti Singh, the teacher said, was out with a man who was not her husband and therefore, the assailants were not wrong given our social rules. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Women invite rape, Nirbhaya fate her fault: C'garh teacher defends sexism

Snehlata Shankhwar, the biology teacher, accused women of inviting rapes through make-up and revealing attire.

31 Jan 2018 2:14 PM

Spice Girls Mel B, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton and Geri Horner. (Photo: AP)

Spice Girls' slogan 'Girl Power' was our reaction to sexism in the industry: Mel C

The singer said the true spirit of Girl Power, the sexism the band faced, encouraged them to succeed.

20 Jan 2018 1:44 PM

The woman began tweeting by saying the couple were arguing about money. (Photo: Pixabay)

Twitter user live tweets couple fighting, it goes viral

The argument ended when the brave woman threw her boarding pass at the man.

25 Dec 2017 3:07 PM

When men speak up with ideas on how to change their team for the better they gain the respect of their teammates. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women get less credit than men in workplace: study

When women speak up with ideas on how to change the team for the better, they aren't given any more respect than women who do not speak.

16 Dec 2017 2:31 PM

The study examined whether peoples perceptions of a mans personality vary depending on whether his wife adopts his surname or retains her own. (Photo: Pixabay)

Men seen as less powerful when wife keeps her surname

The study examined whether peoples perceptions of a mans personality vary depending on whether his wife adopts his surname or keeps her own.

22 Nov 2017 12:04 PM

The picture that Ellen Degeneres shared on Twitter.

#EllenWeinsten: DeGeneres branded 'sexist' over Katy Perry birthday message

Comparing the comedian with producer Harvery Weinstein, Twitterers slammed her under #EllenWeinstein.

28 Oct 2017 1:34 PM

Philippines bans compulsory high heels in workplace

Under the department order female workers can still wear high heels if they prefer them.

25 Sep 2017 2:54 PM

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